side piece

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Meaning · English

A person with whom someone already in a relationship carries on a physical affair (not emotional affair) without having the intention of forming a serious relationship. Not gender specific.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Near-synonyms: (feminine) mistress, side chick, side bitch (vulgar)

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “side piece” mean?

A person with whom someone already in a relationship carries on a physical affair (not emotional affair) without having the intention of forming a serious relationship. Not gender specific.

Is “side piece” formal or informal?

side piece is generally slang.